rebuke
verb (used with object)
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand.
rebuker
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a word derived from
rebuke.
Example Sentences
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In philosophy he was not very accurate, but he was a notable rebuker of vice.
From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Charles Thomas Cruttwell
Who made thee a preacher of righteousness, a rebuker of sin, thou little stray lamb of the Savior's fold?
From Mrs Whittelsey's Magazine for Mothers and Daughters Volume 3 by Mrs. A. G. Whittelsey
I never took myself for a rebuker, much less for a reformer of states and kingdoms.
From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Isaac Disraeli
We all make our mistakes,” said the rebuker.
From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Holman Day
The future is not with Jacob, the rebuker, but with the dreaming, and, possibly, somewhat offensive Joseph.
From The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis by Marcus Dods
